In 18 illustrations, this girl shows what it feels like to be body shamed every day

In 18 illustrations, this girl shows what it feels like to be body shamed every day

Updated on July 5, 2016 8:00 pm

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If you are healthy and have more curves than 'expected' and 'accepted' by the lean standards of our society, this is for you. Roshni Bhattacharya calls herself "the fat cute chubby friend we all have in the group" who has witnessed body shaming consciously and unconsciously. Responding to this "body-shaming and being misunderstood by the general crowd for what we go through because of our weight related issues", Bhattacharya completed a series called the 'Fat Girl Diaries'. Through her illustrations, she explains what she faces in her daily life because of her size. Check out her illustrations in her own words.

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Here's what she has to say: "Hello! I am Roshni and I am the fat cute chubby friend we all have in the group! The society can be quite harsh on the well endowed sometimes, which sort of stays back in your head and decides your action for you. Eating with skinny friends in public becomes a nightmare, shopping means hours of trial room but the worst is how people no longer describe you as the designer or the illustrator(or whatever you are good at), instead you are the "fat one". After almost a decade of sudden weight gain, I decided to use my passion for illustration to portray my reality. Body shaming is very real, and I want people to know what happens on the other side."

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It is quite a pain to ask for more helpings when even your mom judges you (for your own good).

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Solo full length pictures are best avoided when you can hide your body behind the others in a group photo.

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Whenever a guy "friend-zones" you, you start blaming it on your weight and do not think it has anything to do with his type or the way you projected yourself.

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Gym can be a great place if you can ignore the well toned lady next to you and concentrate on yourself.

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It can be very annoying when you are in your late twenties and they call you cute!

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I cringe every time someone mentions "Reunion" because it would mean showing yourself without any filter.